Santiago Ponzinibbio is going to compete on Saturday after all. The UFC welterweight veteran got a replacement opponent on Monday night after that same day, his original booking against former UFC champion Robbie Lawler had fallen through due to injury . Now, Ponzinibbio is set to take on Alex Morono at a catchweight of 180 pounds on the main card of UFC 282 in Las Vegas. The news was first reported by David Van Auken , and later confirmed by MMA Junkie by multiple people with knowledge of the situation. The people spoke on the condition of anonymity because UFC hasn’t made an official announcement. Related Joe Rogan suspects Conor McGregor is on PEDs: 'Looks like his piss would melt that USADA cup' UFC 282 'Embedded,' No.
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Santiago Ponzinibbio gets Alex Morono as replacement opponent for UFC 282 – MMA Junkie